While both belong to the same scientific order (Testudines), they’ve evolved in unique ways depending on where they live and ...

If you live in a dry, warm climate, the Desert tortoise is an excellent choice. These guys are low-maintenance, hardy, and ...

Just before sunrise from April through October, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium’s sea turtle nesting team documents sea turtle ...

In India, all native turtle and tortoise species are protected under the Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Under this Act, it ...

On Oct. 23, Calvin University welcomed 11 baby spotted turtles from John Ball Zoo as a part of a program aimed to strengthen ...

In undercover raids carried out in late September, Mexican authorities discovered 2,339 wild-caught turtles crammed into bins in five locations in Jalisco and Baja California states. Along with the ...

As recently as August 2024, researchers in Greece documented the non-native Chinese stripe‑necked turtle (Mauremys sinensis) ...

A growing number of animals across the globe, including pets, livestock, and marine species, are developing chronic diseases ...

Nestled in rural New Jersey’s rolling hills, a top secret animal sanctuary is keeping its occupants safe. The oasis is not ...

Dropping temperatures are affecting everybody... including New York's sea turtle population. Here's how to help ...

6.5 x 5 in. (16.5 x 12.7 cm.) ...

The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary ...